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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.87, 17,951.93 and 11,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.87, 17,951.93 and 11,235.23 is: 15,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.87 : 17,951.93 = 11,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.87/17,951.93 = 11,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.87x = 17,951.93 × 11,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.87x = 201,694,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,694,062.49/13,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.99

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